ORS 412.109
Policy on absent parent


(1)

The Legislative Assembly declares that the policy of this state is that, to the extent consistent with federal law, the temporary assistance for needy families program policy and practice shall recognize that an absent parent is often an important influence in the life of a child.

(2)

Program policy and practice:

(a)

Shall recognize that regular, frequent visits with absent parents are often in the best interests of needy children;

(b)

Shall not interfere with the continuing relationship of absent parents with their children, whether the parents are temporarily or permanently out of the homes of their children; and

(c)

Shall not restrict parents in adopting plans that they consider to be in the best interests of their children. [Formerly 418.147]

Source: Section 412.109 — Policy on absent parent, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors412.­html.

412.001
Definitions
412.002
Legislative findings
412.006
Administration of temporary assistance for needy families program
412.007
Determination of amount of aid
412.009
Engagement in JOBS
412.011
Support service payments to prevent loss of employment
412.014
State Family Pre-SSI/SSDI program
412.016
Enrollment in educational institution as allowable work activity
412.024
Assignment of support rights
412.026
Payment of aid to individual other than relative
412.028
Petition for and appointment of guardian or conservator
412.029
Expenditures limited to needs of beneficiary
412.034
Denial of aid when unemployed parent refuses employment
412.039
Cooperation of department with Director of Employment Department and all available workforce services to find employment for parent
412.044
Cooperation with other agencies to provide vocational training
412.049
Powers and duties of department
412.054
Application for aid
412.059
Investigation of eligibility of child
412.064
Authority to determine eligibility
412.069
Appeal from denial of or failure to act on application or from modification or cancellation of aid
412.074
Use and custody of records of temporary assistance for needy families program
412.079
Time limits
412.084
Minor parents’ eligibility to receive assistance and support services
412.089
Referral to mental health or drug abuse professional
412.094
Public officials to cooperate in locating and furnishing information concerning parents of children receiving or applying to receive public assistance and in prosecuting nonsupport cases
412.109
Policy on absent parent
412.124
Post-TANF aid to employed families
412.139
Duties of department relating to federal law
412.144
Duties of department relating to other agencies
412.151
Statewide electronic benefits transfer system
412.155
Additional monthly payments of elderly rental assistance
412.161
Policy on two-parent families
412.991
Criminal penalties
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